HW Welders vs Newington Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 14:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
HW Welders
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- 31 Jan 2026 HW Welders 2 - 1 Newington L
- 01 Nov 2025 Newington 2 - 1 HW Welders W
- 23 Aug 2025 HW Welders 3 - 2 Newington L
- 22 Mar 2025 Newington 2 - 0 HW Welders W
- 14 Dec 2024 HW Welders 1 - 0 Newington L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Annagh United
|
46 | 30 | 6 | 10 | +31 | 96 | W D L D L |
| 2 |
Limavady United
|
43 | 26 | 12 | 5 | +37 | 90 | W W W D W |
| 3 |
Newington
|
44 | 22 | 8 | 14 | +21 | 74 | L W W W L |
| 4 |
HW Welders
|
45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | +34 | 72 | D L L D L |
| 5 |
Institute FC
|
44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | +7 | 66 | L W W D W |
| 6 |
Ards FC
|
44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | +5 | 60 | D W W L W |
| 7 |
Queen's University
|
38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | +5 | 56 | W W W L W |
| 8 |
Loughgall FC
|
36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | +13 | 55 | D L L D W |
| 9 |
Ballinamallard United
|
43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | -22 | 44 | D D L L L |
| 10 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -8 | 38 | L L D D L |
| 11 |
Dundela
|
45 | 6 | 13 | 26 | -43 | 31 | D D L W W |
| 12 |
Armagh City
|
42 | 5 | 7 | 30 | -77 | 22 | D D L D L |
| 13 |
Bangor FC
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 | D D L W W |
| 14 |
Ballyclare Comrades
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 8 | L D L L W |
| 15 |
Carrick Rangers FC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 | W W |
| 16 |
Newry City
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 | W D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 14:00.
Match preview
Newington host HW Welders in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Newington sit 3rd in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship table with 74 points from 44 matches (22W · 8D · 14L). HW Welders are 4th with 72 points from 45 matches (21W · 9D · 15L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 13 times on record. Newington have won 4, HW Welders have won 8 and 1 match ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Newington vs HW Welders kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
Join the live Newington vs HW Welders chatroom in the sidebar to react with other fans as the match unfolds. The chat is free, no account required.
Newington vs HW Welders — frequently asked
When is Newington vs HW Welders played?
Kick-off is in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship.
Where is Newington vs HW Welders played?
Newington host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Newington vs HW Welders started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Newington vs HW Welders live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Newington vs HW Welders part of?
The Northern Ireland Football League Championship in Northern Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Northern Ireland Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Northern Ireland Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full Northern Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Newington and HW Welders for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.